September 27, 2026
Prelude
Welcome
Opening Song
(8:00-10:00) “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” #807
(11:00) “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” #807
Psalm 25:1-9
Leader: To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
Cong: Show me your ways, O Lord, and teach me your paths.
Leader: Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long.
Cong: Remember your compassion and love, for they are from everlasting.
Leader: Remember me according to your steadfast love and for the sake of your goodness.
Cong: You are gracious and upright, teach me in your way.
Song
(8:00-10:00) “Take, Oh, Take Me as I Am” #814
(11:00) “Take, Oh, Take Me as I Am” #814
Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Cong: And also with you.
Prayer of the Day
Leader: God of love, giver of life, you know our frailties and failings. Give us your grace to overcome them, keep us from those things that harm us, and guide us in the way of salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord...Amen.
First Reading: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
The word of the Lord came to me: What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, “The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge”? As I live, says the Lord God, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. Know that all lives are mine; the life of the parent as well as the life of the child is mine: it is only the person who sins who shall die.
Yet you say, “The way of the Lord is unfair.” Hear now, O house of Israel: Is my way unfair? Is it not your ways that are unfair? When the righteous turn away from their righteousness and commit iniquity, they shall die for it; for the iniquity that they have committed, they shall die. Again, when the wicked turn away from the wickedness they have committed and do what is lawful and right, they shall save their life. Because they considered and turned away from all the transgressions that they had committed, they shall surely live; they shall not die. Yet the house of Israel says, “The way of the Lord is unfair.” O house of Israel, are my ways unfair? Is it not your ways that are unfair?
Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, all of you according to your ways, says the Lord God. Repent and turn from all your transgressions; otherwise iniquity will be your ruin. Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed against me, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why will you die, O house of Israel? For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, says the Lord God. Turn, then, and live.
The Word of the Lord…Thanks be to God.
Gospel: Matthew 21:23-32
When Jesus entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin?” And they argued with one another, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Why, then, did you not believe him?’ But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ we are afraid of the crowd, for all regard John as a prophet.” So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.
“What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, ‘I will not,’ but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same, and he answered, ‘I go, sir,’ but he did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him, and even after you saw it you did not change your minds and believe him.”
The Gospel of the Lord…Thanks be to God.
Message
Song of the Day
(8:00-10:00) “Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus” #802
(11:00) “Your Grace is Enough”
Apostles Creed (8:00, 9:00)
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Holy Baptism
(11:00) Liam Dingwall
Announcements
Offering
Prayers of the Church
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
Lamb of God (8:00, 9:00)
Setting Four - Hymn pg 154
Communion Song
(8:00, 9:00) “The Lord’s My Shepherd” #778
(10:00, 11:00) “How Deep the Father's Love For Us”
Blessing and Benediction
Closing Song
(8:00, 9:00) “ I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” #815
(10:00, 11:00) “Savior King”
Go in peace, serve the Lord...Thanks be to God!
Postlude